IONITY | Village Hotel Liverpool
For IONITY and Village Hotel Liverpool, we delivered a full turnkey infrastructure package, including substation installation, ahead of schedule to complete the development of an ultra-fast charging network.
Overview
IONITY, a leading EV charge point operator (CPO), partnered with Village Hotel Liverpool to implement an ultra-fast commercial charging solution. The project required robust HV and LV infrastructure to support a 2MVA charging network, along with a specific requirement for an X-Type substation design as required by Scottish Power Energy Networks (SPEN).
Solution
As an experienced Independent Connection Provider, Serconnect were appointed to deliver a full turnkey HV and LV infrastructure package, including the construction of an X-Type brick-built substation. From the outset, the team coordinated closely with other stakeholders on-site, commencing civil solutions such as excavation and preparatory groundworks without delay.
The substation building was constructed to specification, including a poured-in-situ concrete roof. Once completed, Serconnect swiftly progressed with the installation of substation equipment, doors, earthing systems, internal power, and lighting — all within two days of structural completion. A Solkar protection setup was also integrated, with intricate wiring completed entirely by Serconnect’s in-house technical staff.
To support the charging infrastructure, Serconnect's own EV charging hub installers installed LV bunched waveform cables connecting to two feeder pillars. All necessary permissions for the HV cable route were secured, and the works were carried out in full compliance with energisation deadlines.
The substation building was constructed to specification, including a poured-in-situ concrete roof. Once completed, Serconnect swiftly progressed with the installation of substation equipment, doors, earthing systems, internal power, and lighting — all within two days of structural completion. A Solkar protection setup was also integrated, with intricate wiring completed entirely by Serconnect’s in-house technical staff.
To support the charging infrastructure, Serconnect's own EV charging hub installers installed LV bunched waveform cables connecting to two feeder pillars. All necessary permissions for the HV cable route were secured, and the works were carried out in full compliance with energisation deadlines.
Outcome
Serconnect delivered the project ahead of schedule, with energisation achieved within April 25, ahead of the client's deadline of having the site live before May.
Throughout the project, Serconnect maintained constant communication with on-site teams and the client to ensure seamless progress. The company’s ability to self-deliver critical elements such as protection wiring and cable jointing significantly contributed to the project’s smooth execution and timely completion. The result was a fully operational, ultra-fast EV charging hub, delivered to specification and ready for public use ahead of time.
Throughout the project, Serconnect maintained constant communication with on-site teams and the client to ensure seamless progress. The company’s ability to self-deliver critical elements such as protection wiring and cable jointing significantly contributed to the project’s smooth execution and timely completion. The result was a fully operational, ultra-fast EV charging hub, delivered to specification and ready for public use ahead of time.
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Serconnect delivered an outstanding job completing the grid connection for the high-powered chargers at the
Village Hotel Liverpool. Their work included the construction of a brick-built substation, completed to an exceptionally high standard. All works were completed on time and fully in line with the programme.
Craig Ruddick, UK & Ireland Rollout Manager - IONITY
Village Hotel Liverpool. Their work included the construction of a brick-built substation, completed to an exceptionally high standard. All works were completed on time and fully in line with the programme.
Craig Ruddick, UK & Ireland Rollout Manager - IONITY
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